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  • Fisheries

    Sea fisheries, inland fisheries, aquaculture and fish health policy in Northern Ireland. 

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    Fisheries, Aquaculture & Seafood Industry – Info for business and individuals

    • Products of Animal Origin (POAO) Fish and Fishery products for human consumption - Movements in and out of Northern Ireland
    • Understanding catch certificates
    • Direct Landings - Journey Checklists

    Aquaculture and fish health

    • Aquaculture and licensing of aquaculture establishments
    • Alien and locally absent species in aquaculture
    • Mussel seed fishery

    Fisheries - Conservation and Protection

    • Mandatory recording of marine mammal bycatch
    • Appointment of Deputy Chair and up to 16 Board Members to the Council for Nature Conservation and the Countryside (CNCC)
    • Outline Construction Environmental Management Plan (CEMP)

    Marine and Fisheries Grants

    • European Maritime and Fisheries Fund 2014 - 2020
    • Marine Environment and Fisheries Fund
    • Marine and Fisheries Grants

    Fishing vessel licensing

    • Northern Ireland Vessel licensing policy
    • EU fishing vessel licences
    • Vessel licence variations

    Sea Fisheries Policy

    Sea Fisheries Policy branch is responsible for the implementation of the Common Fisheries Policy and the development of inshore fisheries policy with respect to sea fishing in Northern Ireland.

    • Fisheries Policy
    • Inshore fisheries policy
    • Fish landing obligation

    Related to Fisheries

    Most recent publications

    • Non-Sector: Category A (10 metre and under) (Licence Type 9199)

      Published 21 May 2025
    • Northern Ireland Producers' Organisation: Category A - Pelagic (Licence Type 177)

      Published 2 April 2025
    See all publications in this topic

    Most recent consultations

    • The Fisheries and Water Environment Bill

      Published 2 July 2025 Closes 11 September 2025
    • Consultation on amending Annex A of the Joint Fisheries Statement

      Published 10 October 2024 Consultation closed
    See all consultations in this topic

    Most recent news items

    • Minister Muir announces £3.5million Fisheries Grants support

      Published 25 July 2024
    • DAERA Minister visits Portavogie

      Published 21 February 2024
    See all news in this topic

    Access to information

    How to request information from the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs including Freedom of Information (FOI), Environmental Information Regulations (EIRs) and the use of our Publication Scheme.

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